Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military Service

Kerri Jeter talks to us about the power of sharing your story.

Mike Ergo talks to us about what the Ironman Gold Star Initiative is all about and how it helps Gold Star Families.

Joey Mac Dizon, a USMC veteran and entrepreneur talks to us about the what it's like to be a veteran entrepreneur and how he got started.

Jennifer O'Neill talks to us about the power of an equestrian form of therapy to help vets and their loved ones.

Holy crap! It's been a year since this podcast started. This episode is a bit of a recap and a look ahead, with a good message about serving something bigger than yourself.

In this episode, Christopher Page talks about the importance of community involvement. He’s worked with his local community to do everything from 5x the size of his local American Legion post, raise awareness for suicide prevention, homelessness amongst veterans, TBI, PTSD, and other veteran related issues. He’s done a lot of great work, that you’ll appreciate if you have a soft spot in your heart...

This episode is all about Memorial Day. What it is, and maybe more importantly what it isn’t. History of Memorial Day Modern day celebrations Why we celebrate Memorial Day Who isn’t being celebrated on Memorial Day …and more Transcript Expand This coming weekend is Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial start of the summer. It’s when many Americans typically get together for a barbeque, grill some h...

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Margaret Rutherford, the author of the book Perfectly Hidden Depression. We talk about the book, seeking mental health treatment, and a lot more. Links & Resources Perfectly Hidden Depression Psychology Today Column – Perfectly Hidden Depression Psych Central Column – Perfectly Hidden Depression DrMargaretRutherford.com The SelfWork Podcast (Apple Podcasts) Dr. M...

I read Fortitude by Dan Crenshaw a few weeks ago, and it really resonated with what I’ve seen happening in America. I’d like to think that as veterans we are immune to some of the outrage culture that is talked about in the book, but unfortunately that’s not really the case. In this episode, I do a brief review of the book, and give examples of how to reframe your thinking so that you make the bes...

Veterans are looking for a few things after getting out of the military and organizations like the American Legion are offering exactly what they are looking for. Learn what the American Legion is all about in this episode. One of the things that organizations like the American Legion have to offer is a sense of belonging. We all had a place in our units. Whether we were the lowest ranking Private...

Aaron Quinonez, affectionately known as SGT Q talks about how serving others has helped him and others recover from difficult times. Aaron’s organization, QMissions provides veterans with an opportunity to serve others all while healing from their own often invisible wounds. The service missions are structured very much like a military unit with squad leaders in charge of various aspects of the mi...

Daniel Faust from Learn & Live talks about helping veterans thrive at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Daniel knows how military families struggle with all the typical issues of marriage and relationships on top of the stresses that comes from military life. Using his own experiences he’s helped military families exploit their unique strengths, which can help repair what has been brok...

Neither Bud or Sara are veterans, which might make them seem like an unlikely choice for a podcast whose audience is primarily veterans and those that support them. However, I recently came to learn a very interesting trend. The rate of divorce amongst actively serving military is on a whole lower than the general population with few exceptions. If you think about it, there are incentives that the...

The phrase “social isolation” gives the wrong impression. We should keep the social, while maintaining a physical distance. Links & Resources Ideas for playing board games with friends online Google Dice Roller More details for keeping in touch with various tools mentioned in the episode and a few others Zoom.us Skype Facebook Messenger Video Chat steps Facetime Transcript Expand Alright, it l...

Hey, good news! The world isn’t ending from this crazy virus that’s spreading around the world, even if it seems like it’ll end any day now. We all need to take a deep breath and reset ourselves for a minute. We’ll be OK. We’ve dealt with worse. Let’s not panic. But still wash your hands. Links & Resources Noise cancelling headphones VA’s Coronavirus response Coronavirus FAQ’s for Veterans Tra...

In this episode, we wrap up a three part series with guest Lyn Christian. We talk about being successful and how that looks different for everyone. Despite the definition of success being different, the path to becoming successful has a few things in common. Lyn tells us there are six things people can do to help “tip the scale” in their favor to become successful: Don’t cling to a goal Always kee...

In this episode, Lyn walks us through how we can reinvent our career after the military. As veterans we know the struggles of reinventing our careers all too well. So it’s important to have a roadmap to guide us through that transition.   Lyn’s company Soul Salt has also offered a generous discount on their  Be True course . Normally the course is offered at $199, but  listeners of this podcast ca...

The Army’s core values can be summed up in the acronym LDRSHIP: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. While many of these values may resonate with us still long after leaving the military, they don’t necessarily define our own core values. In this episode, Lyn Christian talks to us about the importance of identifying our core values. She gives us some ti...

In this episode, I wish my brother SGT Steven DeLuzio a happy birthday. Today would have been his 35th birthday. I also talk about what it means to have a purpose. Links & Resources Ep 12: Honoring the Sacrifice of SGT Steven DeLuzio The Knock at the Door SGT Steven DeLuzio Memorial Fund Transcript Thanks for tuning in to the Drive On Podcast where we talk about issues affecting veterans after...

Jeff Banman is the host of the Mindset Radio podcast, and the founder of The Operational Mindset Foundation. Jeff is a former soldier and firefighter. His mission these days seems to be very similar to mine with this podcast, so I wanted to be sure I got him on the show to share his story. I first heard about Jeff and some of the things he does through a former guest on this show, Dr. Sherry Walli...

Annette Whittenberger is a repeat guest on the show. If you haven’t listened to her previous episode, go give that one a listen. It tells more about her background and what she did while in the military. In this episode, we talk about what Annette has been up to since getting out of the military and how she has been helping others who have struggled with PTSD and other mental health issues. Links...

Sam Huss is with RehabSpot, an organization that helps people struggling with addiction get back on the road to recovery. Sam has an important message for those who are struggling with addiction. He wants you to know that it is possible to get help for your addiction. And just because one treatment option didn’t work for you in the past, doesn’t mean you should quit trying to find help. There are...

Amanda talks about her time in Afghanistan as part of the PRT in Kapisa. Part of her job was building schools and other facilities, which is not an easy task in a war torn country like Afghanistan.

Jason Mosel has made an attempt at the world record for the most number of burpees in a 12 hour period. He’s ran ultra-events like 50 and 100 mile races. He’s going to be doing a 200 mile race, which will lead up to an 888k race which he’ll do in 10 days. But he’s not a natural born athlete. He keeps pushing himself outside of his comfort zone though, which enables him to attempt these huge tasks....

Annette Whittenberger spent 17 years in the US Army. After getting out, she felt lost as if her identity was ripped away from her. Fortunately she has found ways to cope with that feeling and has even gone on to help others in similar situations. Links & Resources A Wild Ride Called Life Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Transcript Scott DeLuzio:    00:03    Thanks for tuning in to t...